In this woodworking video, I explore the SCULPFUN laser machine and show how it can turn simple ideas into detailed, ...

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here. For decades, the U.S. military’s dream ...

Militaries explore directed-energy weapons to counter Iran-style drone and missile attacks High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a potential game-changer in defending oil facilities, ...

The headlines lately have verged on science fiction. A few weeks ago, my colleague Simon Shuster reported that the Ukrainian military had unveiled a new anti-drone laser weapon called the Sunray. On ...

There are plenty of ways to remove unwanted body hair: shave, wax, epilate. But if you’re looking for a more permanent result, laser hair removal is the way to go. The only downside? In-office ...

The XTool F2 is just about the most user-friendly electronic design/art tool I've ever tested — and I've worked with more than my fair share. Testing and design tools, methods, and mediums — that ...

The engine in your car, truck, or SUV can run on either copper, platinum, or iridium spark plugs. You probably heard the hype around iridium plugs and how they manage to deliver solid sparks while ...

Laser engraving has become a new hobby of mine as of late. I've been tinkering around with blue diode lasers that can engrave, but seem to function better as organic material cutters. I also have an ...

The spectrum of laser technologies available to hackers has gradually widened from basic gas lasers through CO2 tubes, diode lasers, and now fiber lasers. One of the newer entries is the MOPA laser, ...

If you’re looking to add a printer to your home office or business space, odds are you’re considering one of two printer types, a laser versus an inkjet printer. The former, like the affordable ...

The xTool F2 Ultra is far removed from many consumer-grade machines, with a high-end product-designed enclosure and streamlined user interface that make this one of the most powerful and easy-to-use ...

Obvious branding joke aside, the LaserPecker LP5 is a great laser engraving investment for a small Mac-centric Etsy business, but personalization does come at a hefty price. Like many people, I am an ...